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Regulatory capture is a conspiracy theory

• smolder 3y ago
  Regulatory capture is a term for a failure mode of representative government wherein a regulated entity amasses and uses political influence to get special treatment and other favors from the government. Your comment isn't even coherent. However, if I assume what you meant is that regulatory capture is a made up thing that doesn't really happen, then you're also wrong.
  • genewitch 3y ago
    I think it was intended to be sardonic or sarcastic.
    • smolder 3y ago
      Perhaps it was. Poe's law is tough.
  • coolhand2120 3y ago
    It was sarcasm. But thank you for the definition. I’m not sure what part of my comment is incoherent. Missing punctuating?
    • smolder 3y ago
      Ah, okay. > I’m not sure what part of my comment is incoherent. You called a general concept a conspiracy theory. Who would be the conspirators in this conspiracy theory? It's like saying... Breakfast is a conspiracy theory.
      • coolhand2120 3y ago
        Many people think it is a conspiracy theory. I believe it’s the source of so much that ails our regulatory system. I was hoping to spark a conversation with people who both agree and disagree with as little effort as possible. Seems my ambiguity and or brevity earned me nothing but down votes.